Teaching MLs

Ep 46.Elly Tobin - Multiple ways to use Quick Writes

Consultant and long-time school leader, Elly Tobin, shares how we can use Quick Writes, informal, frequent writing opportunities to enhance learning.  Quick Writes can be a tool for synthesis, discovering connections, comprehending content, and developing language skills. 

 

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Ep 45c.Dr. Katie Toppel - Distance earning for lower elementary school

An incredibly practical & inspiring conversation Dr. Katie Toppel (@Toppel_ELD) about strategies for lower elementary school language learners during distance learning co-hosted by Carol Salva (@MsSalvac). Video: https://youtu.be/Kw9gvRQpvj4

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Ep 45b. Jennifer Serravallo - Connecting with students online

Jennifer Serravallo @JSerravallo shares practical strategies for connecting with students online from her new book by the same name (amzn.to/2KB5bIh). Here is the setting video mentioned in the video that Jeniffer created with the Clips app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clips/id1212699939) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7DS00BQjRs.To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/. You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh

 

Ep 45. NVD - a simple reading comprehension strategy

In this episode, I share a reading comprehension strategy that will help students become independent readers of difficult, on-grade text. 

To read the article connected to this podcast, please visit https://www.empoweringells.com/visible-reading/ 

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Ep 44b.The new WIDA Standards explained w/ Dr. Kray & Jon Nordmeyer

Dr. Fernanda Marinho Kray (@Fernkray) and Jon Nordmeyer (@nordmeyerj) share the exciting new updates to the WIDA Standards and how teachers can use them. 

 

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Ep 44. Valentina Gonzalez -Implementing reading & writing workshop for language learners

In this episode, @ValentinaESL shares strategies to make reading and writing workshop a successful learning experience for language learners. This model of literacy instruction is loved by many educators, and Valentina will share how language learners can learn in this model as well. 

To read her blog post on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.empoweringells.com/ell-workshop/) 

To purchase her book on the workshop model, use this link (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Writing-English-Learners-Framework/dp/1732194874) 

To learn more about one of Tan’s courses, go to https://www.empoweringells.com/courses/

You can connect with Tan on Twitter at @TanKHuynh 

Ep 43. Carol Salva - Creating a context for SIFE to learn

Carol Salva (@MsSalva) shares a really touching story about how, with the help of her SIFE, they were able to transform learning for students by creating a meaningful context to learn. 

To purchase her Boosting Achievement book, you can visit this link https://amzn.to/2IuBSD2.

Articles mentioned in the conversation:

https://www.empoweringells.com/22-creating-context/

https://www.empoweringells.com/25-sociocultural-context/

https://seidlitzblog.org/2019/03/27/qsssa-more-than-turn-talk/ 

 

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Ep 42. Jeff Anderson - Redefining grammar instruction

Jeff Anderson (@writeguyjeff) helps us redefine what grammar instruction can be. He offers an inquiry approach to grammar instruction that focuses on expression rather than rules memorization. 

Mechanically Inclined can be bought with this link (

https://amzn.to/35lbOUB)

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Ep 41.Nancy Motley - Increasing engagement with Talk-Read-Talk-Write

Nancy Motley (@nancymotleyTRTW) shares how we can increase class engagement with #TRTW. This is a process that can be used in any content-area classes and with any grade level.

 

If you wish you purchase her book called Talk Read Talk Write, you can use the following link: https://amzn.to/2v6MYuk

 

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Ep 40. Dr. Jim Knight - Learning Map, a high-impact strategy

@jimknight99, a guru of instruction, shares a high-impact instructional strategy called Learning Maps. He makes unit planning beautiful, clear, and I dare say - gorgeous!

To purchase Jim's High-Impact Instruction book, you can use this link: https://amzn.to/3lSs0nE 

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